Post by RENSHI on Nov 28, 2007 15:05:54 GMT -5
Hojo undo: Supplementary Exercises.
These drills are based upon techniques from various kata. It helps one to better understand the kaishu kata (open hand formal exercises). Kata for Tanren use various tools and training apparatus as listed below. These unique exercises can serve to improve either a particular skill or overall proficiency. Doing supplementary training with various training apparatus (kiguhojo undo) the practitioner will develop tremendous strength throughout the body. We recommend that you keep a weekly record of your training. Doing so is an excellent resource for tracking your goals and accomplishments and will dramatically improve your performance by monitoring routines.
Chojun Miyagi introduced a modern point of view into conventional meditation and health program and developed Junbi Undo, or preparation exercise which was produced for improving your health, and Hojo Undo, or supplementary exercise which is practiced with equipment from an early stage of school's development. He developed rational system of training. Junbi Undo and Hojo Undo are still actively used without any changes.
• Chishi
The chishi is a concrete or stone weight at the end of a wooden handle. It is mainly used to strengthen the grip, as well as the joints of the elbows, wrists and shoulders. The exercises develop the muscles used in blocking, striking and grappling techniques.
• Ishisashi
This is a stone padlock resembling the shape of an old-fashioned clothes iron. It's is used for strengthening the arms and wrists.
• Jari Bako
This is just a box or bowl filled with sand, beans, gravel or similar material. Fingers are thrust into it to toughen the hands.
• Kongoken
This is a very heavy rectangular hoop, used alone or with a partner. It is used to strengthen the body and condition for contact. It was originally used for Judo practice and was incorporated by Chojun Miyagi after his return from Hawaii for use in Karatedo.
• Makiage Kigu [aka Maiage Gu]
This is a wrist roller, a wooden handle with a weight hung in the center on a rope. You twist the handle and wrap the rope onto it, raising and lowering the weight, and strengthening the wrists and grip.
• Makiwara
The most popular tool for Tanren, a makiwara is a striking post, with a straw, cloth or rubber pad for contact padding. It is constructed of either a combination of 2X4's or a 4X4 tapered off at the top. It is used to condition the striking surfaces of the body and perfect striking techniques and kime.
• Nigiri Game [Sanchingami]
Gami is the Okinawa word for Vase. These are gripping jars, usually made of clay with a rim around the top to grip with the fingers. Sand can be added to increase the weight of the jars. They can be substituted with a common glass or mason jar for the same effect. Gripping these jars increases the strength of the fingers for gripping and tearing applications.
• Sashi Ishi
A short wooden handle with a stone weight in the center. This strength training devise is use for blocking techniques, Stance and striking strength.
• Sumabukuro
This is a Heavy Sand Bag, different from you normal punching bag. This bag may have additional weights in the middle of the bag as well.
• Tan
This resembles a barbell, usually made of wood with weights on the ends. It is usually rolled over the forearms and back, or twisted over the hips. It strengthens and conditions the affected areas.
• Tetsu Geta
These are iron clogs, used to strengthen kicking techniques.
• Tetsu Wa
Iron bracelets.
• Tetsuarei
These are basic dumbells, and their use is much like modern weightlifting exercises, with the same results.
These items are traditional implements used by Gojuryu practitioners as supplemental exercises. There are also modern devices that can be incorporated into training to strengthen and condition the body. Some examples are heavy bags, medicine balls, and various weight training apparatus and free weights.
• Tou
This is a bundle of bamboo sticks taped together at the ends, and is used for nukite practice and conditioning.
These drills are based upon techniques from various kata. It helps one to better understand the kaishu kata (open hand formal exercises). Kata for Tanren use various tools and training apparatus as listed below. These unique exercises can serve to improve either a particular skill or overall proficiency. Doing supplementary training with various training apparatus (kiguhojo undo) the practitioner will develop tremendous strength throughout the body. We recommend that you keep a weekly record of your training. Doing so is an excellent resource for tracking your goals and accomplishments and will dramatically improve your performance by monitoring routines.
Chojun Miyagi introduced a modern point of view into conventional meditation and health program and developed Junbi Undo, or preparation exercise which was produced for improving your health, and Hojo Undo, or supplementary exercise which is practiced with equipment from an early stage of school's development. He developed rational system of training. Junbi Undo and Hojo Undo are still actively used without any changes.
• Chishi
The chishi is a concrete or stone weight at the end of a wooden handle. It is mainly used to strengthen the grip, as well as the joints of the elbows, wrists and shoulders. The exercises develop the muscles used in blocking, striking and grappling techniques.
• Ishisashi
This is a stone padlock resembling the shape of an old-fashioned clothes iron. It's is used for strengthening the arms and wrists.
• Jari Bako
This is just a box or bowl filled with sand, beans, gravel or similar material. Fingers are thrust into it to toughen the hands.
• Kongoken
This is a very heavy rectangular hoop, used alone or with a partner. It is used to strengthen the body and condition for contact. It was originally used for Judo practice and was incorporated by Chojun Miyagi after his return from Hawaii for use in Karatedo.
• Makiage Kigu [aka Maiage Gu]
This is a wrist roller, a wooden handle with a weight hung in the center on a rope. You twist the handle and wrap the rope onto it, raising and lowering the weight, and strengthening the wrists and grip.
• Makiwara
The most popular tool for Tanren, a makiwara is a striking post, with a straw, cloth or rubber pad for contact padding. It is constructed of either a combination of 2X4's or a 4X4 tapered off at the top. It is used to condition the striking surfaces of the body and perfect striking techniques and kime.
• Nigiri Game [Sanchingami]
Gami is the Okinawa word for Vase. These are gripping jars, usually made of clay with a rim around the top to grip with the fingers. Sand can be added to increase the weight of the jars. They can be substituted with a common glass or mason jar for the same effect. Gripping these jars increases the strength of the fingers for gripping and tearing applications.
• Sashi Ishi
A short wooden handle with a stone weight in the center. This strength training devise is use for blocking techniques, Stance and striking strength.
• Sumabukuro
This is a Heavy Sand Bag, different from you normal punching bag. This bag may have additional weights in the middle of the bag as well.
• Tan
This resembles a barbell, usually made of wood with weights on the ends. It is usually rolled over the forearms and back, or twisted over the hips. It strengthens and conditions the affected areas.
• Tetsu Geta
These are iron clogs, used to strengthen kicking techniques.
• Tetsu Wa
Iron bracelets.
• Tetsuarei
These are basic dumbells, and their use is much like modern weightlifting exercises, with the same results.
These items are traditional implements used by Gojuryu practitioners as supplemental exercises. There are also modern devices that can be incorporated into training to strengthen and condition the body. Some examples are heavy bags, medicine balls, and various weight training apparatus and free weights.
• Tou
This is a bundle of bamboo sticks taped together at the ends, and is used for nukite practice and conditioning.